Game of Thrones Prequel The Mad King to Debut on Stage

Similar to shows like HBO’s House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Mad King is a prequel to Game of Thrones. What makes it stand out is that it’s a stage play, unlike those other shows which were made for streaming television. More importantly, The Mad King takes place closest in time to the events of Game of Thrones, and explains how Westeros ended up in the situation we see at the beginning of the series.

One of Netflix’s Biggest TV Shows Gets a Definitive Season 2 Update From Star, 6 Years Later (& It’s Good News)

Anya Taylor-Joy became a star thanks to her role as Elizabeth Harmon, a brilliant but troubled chess player, in the 2020 Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit. The show was an instant success when it premiered in October, quickly becoming Netflix’s most popular program ever. It dominated awards shows, winning eleven Primetime Emmys and two Golden Globes, including a Best Actress award for Taylor-Joy. Many expected Netflix to continue the story as a full series – which is now common practice – but six years later, fans are still hoping to see what happens next.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Story Details Confirmed (And All the Marvel Rumors Make Sense Now)

A new book titled “The Art of the Movie” for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was recently listed on the Penguin Random House website, hinting at a release later this year. While the book currently has a placeholder cover and an August release date, the listing includes a complete plot summary – a major reveal since Sony and Marvel haven’t officially shared those details yet. This is exciting news for fans eagerly awaiting the trailer, and the plot seems to confirm many of the rumors circulating online.

15 Years Ago Today, This $150M Sci-Fi Adaptation Instantly Killed Its Franchise (& It’s Being Rebooted)

A good example of this is the movie I Am Number Four, which was adapted from the book of the same name by Pittacus Lore (a pen name for author James Frey). It came out in theaters on February 18, 2011, with the intention of launching a new science fiction film series. At the time, the second book in the series, The Power of Six, was scheduled to be released soon, and more movies were planned. Sadly, I Am Number Four only earned $149.9 million worldwide, despite costing $60 million to make, so any sequels were cancelled. Still, fans of the books haven’t completely given up hope.

Adult Swim Announces New Animated Series From Returning Creator

Adult Swim is bringing a new animated series called My Two Cars to its lineup. Created by Dan Licata and Joe Pera – known for his live-action show Joe Pera Talks With You on Adult Swim – the series is delightfully strange. Each episode centers around the main character’s daily dilemma of choosing which of his two cars to drive. You can get a first look at My Two Cars below.